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flag Poor health in northern England costs £18.4 billion yearly, with workers there losing jobs and pay at much higher rates.

flag A new report reveals that poor health in northern England costs the UK economy £18.4 billion annually due to lost productivity, with health inequalities worsening since the pandemic. flag Workers in the North are twice as likely to lose jobs after illness, and those without qualifications face a ninefold higher risk. flag Monthly pay losses from ill health are nearly triple the national average, and improving mental health in the Northeast alone could add £6.6 billion. flag The study urges urgent investment in prevention, mental health, and regional solutions to boost economic growth and close the health divide.

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